{"id":6316,"date":"2025-06-29T21:49:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T19:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/?p=6316"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:14:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:14:05","slug":"abschied-und-reise-ins-neue-zuhause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/en\/abschied-und-reise-ins-neue-zuhause\/","title":{"rendered":"Saying Goodbye, Clearing Out: Our Emotional Journey to a New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#neustart-abenteuer-und-ein-paar-ungeplante-uberraschungen\">A Fresh Start, Adventure, and a Few Unplanned Surprises<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wiedersehensfreude-blutenpracht-und-ein-besonderer-ausflug\">Delightful Reunions, Blossoming Beauty, and a Special Excursion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#warten-wandern-und-ein-abschied-unter-gipfeln\">Waiting, Hiking, and a Farewell Among the Peaks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#der-lange-weg-gen-norden-und-endlich-zuhause\">The Long Journey North \u2013 and Finally Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"neustart-abenteuer-und-ein-paar-ungeplante-uberraschungen\">A Fresh Start, Adventure, and a Few Unplanned Surprises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our last update, quite a bit has happened \u2013 and we have a lot to share! The past few weeks have been full of farewells, preparations, and little adventures. In April, it was time to head to Switzerland \u2013 not for a vacation, but to organize our permanent move. This also included presenting my trusty camper, ALMI, to the Swiss vehicle inspection office (MFK). Spoiler alert: it passed (with minor issues), but my nerves were still high!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our journey began in snowy Glommerstr\u00e4sk, as we navigated through wintry landscapes. After about 300 kilometers, the snow finally became a thing of the past \u2013 at least on the road. Lina and Ayla weren\u2019t bothered by this: every little patch of snow was thoroughly celebrated, and as soon as the first green blades of grass appeared, they dove in as if it were a feast. \ud83e\udd23\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pgc-sgb-cb wp-block-pgcsimplygalleryblock-justified \" data-gallery-id=\"c2975754\"><div class=\"sgb-preloader\" id=\"pr_c2975754\">\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simply-gallery-amp pgc_sgb_slider \"><noscript><div class=\"sgb-gallery\"><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/abschied-und-reise-ins-neue-zuhause\/reise-april-1\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lina w\u00e4lzt sich im Schnee\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-1-225x300.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-1-225x300.jpeg 225w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-1.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>Lina w\u00e4lzt sich im Schnee<\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/abschied-und-reise-ins-neue-zuhause\/reise-april-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sch\u00f6ner Stellplatz f\u00fcr eine Nacht\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-2-300x225.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-2-300x225.jpeg 300w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-2.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>Sch\u00f6ner Stellplatz f\u00fcr eine Nacht<\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/abschied-und-reise-ins-neue-zuhause\/reise-april-3\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An einem See\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-3-300x225.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-3-300x225.jpeg 300w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-3.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>An einem See, es ist bereits fr\u00fchlingshaft warm<\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/abschied-und-reise-ins-neue-zuhause\/reise-april-4\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Vadstena\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-4-300x225.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-4-300x225.jpeg 300w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Reise-April-4.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>Kurzer Besuch in Vadstena (war eine Empfehlung)<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/div><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"sgb-data\">{\"lastRowFill\":true,\"externalLink\":false,\"collectionThumbSubMenuDownload\":false,\"collectionThumbSubMenuShare\":false,\"galleryType\":\"pgc_sgb_justified\",\"galleryId\":\"c2975754\",\"images\":[{\"id\":6317,\"title\":\"Reise April - 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However, the farewell from Sweden didn\u2019t go quite as smoothly. Before we departed on the ferry from Trelleborg to Rostock, there was a little \u201cfarewell surprise\u201d: a parking ticket. The unlucky part? I simply overlooked the sign when parking and was even sitting in the camper working on my laptop. Still, I got the ticket. 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It was all the more special to see family and friends again after such a long time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight of this reunion? A family outing to Alsace on May 1st, where we made ourselves at home in a cozy auberge. On the table: crispy flammkuchen, flavorful cheese, and a sweet tarte aux myrtilles (blueberry tart to die for!). As we indulged in these delights, the dogs provided entertainment: Lina, usually quite excitable and nervous, handled the chaos with unexpected calmness. Ayla, however, amazed me \u2013 it was probably a premiere experience for her in such a setting. In the end, both dogs handled it wonderfully&#8230; and certainly snagged a crumb or two. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the nearly empty house, the garden became my little oasis. While everything around me was becoming emptier, the flowers were in full bloom \u2013 vibrant azaleas, lilies, roses, and the lush greenery of spring. 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The appointment was approaching, bringing with it the realization that soon we would have to truly say goodbye. But the mountains had given us what we needed \u2013 strength, memories, and the certainty that we can always return.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lina-schaut-in-die-Ferne-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lina-schaut-in-die-Ferne-1.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lina-schaut-in-die-Ferne-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"der-lange-weg-gen-norden-und-endlich-zuhause\">The Long Journey North \u2013 and Finally Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it was time! In mid-June, under scorching summer temperatures, we embarked on our journey to Sweden. But before we could enjoy our newfound freedom, we faced one last hurdle: customs. Forms, stamps, and curious glances at the dogs \u2013 but after what felt like a hundred years (okay, two hours), the officer waved us through with the necessary papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving on German highways was a test of patience, though we were lucky as it went smoothly. But the farther north we traveled, the more the world seemed to change. Instead of traffic noise, there was the wind whistling through open windows. Instead of concrete jungles, there were endless forests, mirror-like lakes, and occasionally, a deer by the roadside (unfortunately, no moose). We chose the <em>Inlandsv\u00e4gen<\/em> \u2013 Sweden\u2019s longest postcard. There was no rush, just the gentle purring of ALMI\u2019s engine. &#8220;Speed is overrated,&#8221; I thought, as we stopped by a lake to stretch our legs. 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decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Felsritzungen in Tanum\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-6-300x225.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-6-300x225.jpeg 300w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-6.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>Felsritzungen in Tanum<\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/?attachment_id=6349\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Felsritzungen in Tanum\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-7-225x300.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-7-225x300.jpeg 225w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-7.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>Diese Felsritzung ist auf dem 50-Kronen-Geldschein<\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/?attachment_id=6350\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u00dcbernachtungsplatz\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-8-300x225.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-8-300x225.jpeg 300w,https:\/\/pawsunited.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Endlich-Schweden-8.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, 250px\" title=\"\"><\/a><div class=\"sgb-item-caption\"><em>Solche Orte habe ich vermisst &#8211; \u00dcbernachtungsplatz<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/div><script type=\"application\/json\" 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